2 Corinthians 11:12-15
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12 And what I do I will also continue to do, in order to deny an opportunity to those who want an opportunity to be recognized as our equals in what they boast about. 13 For such boasters are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.(A) 14 And no wonder! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 So it is not strange if his ministers also disguise themselves as ministers of righteousness. Their end will match their deeds.(B)
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2 Corinthians 11:12-15
New English Translation
12 And what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may eliminate any opportunity for those who want a chance to be regarded as our equals[a] in the things they boast about. 13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful[b] workers, disguising themselves[c] as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself[d] as an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is not surprising his servants also disguise themselves[e] as servants of righteousness, whose end will correspond to their actions.[f]
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- 2 Corinthians 11:12 tn Grk “an opportunity, so that they may be found just like us.”
- 2 Corinthians 11:13 tn Or “dishonest.”
- 2 Corinthians 11:13 tn Or “workers, masquerading.”
- 2 Corinthians 11:14 tn Or “Satan himself masquerades.”
- 2 Corinthians 11:15 tn Or “also masquerade.”
- 2 Corinthians 11:15 tn Or “their works.”
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